Hazel Pierce, 91, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, October 6th, 2026. Hazel was born in Hope, Arkansas on March 1, 1935, a daughter of Dimple (Brown) Graves and Henry Hopkins. She found great joy in playing the piano and was a faithful member of Living Word International Ministries. Survivors include her two sons, Loren Pierce, of Salina, Kansas, David Pierce (Lisa), of Brookshire,...

Lorna Faye Wiegert Stover, 92, a longtime resident of Valley Center, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 31, 2026, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. Lorna was born on December 16, 1933, in Osborne, Kansas, to John Ernest and Beula Eva (Kissell) Wiegert. She was the youngest of eight siblings, however, her life of distinction started early when she was recognized as a Sears National ...

Gilford C. Hale, 78 years of age, of Concordia passed away Sunday, October 4, 2026, surrounded by his family, peacefully at his home in Concordia. He was born on May 22, 1948, in Concordia, Kansas to James and Rosie (Jewell) Hale. Gilford graduated from Concordia High School in the Class of 1968. He went on and graduated from NCKAVTS Beloit Campus, with a Diesel Mechanic Degree. Gilford Ser...

Mary Diane Dolton, 81, passed away on October 6, 2026, at Reflections Resort in Salina, Kansas. She was born on August 3, 1945, in Junction City, to Harry and Margaret Jones of Chapman, Kansas. Diane was the oldest of three siblings and spent her childhood in Chapman before making Salina her home as an adult. Diane graduated from Chapman High School in 1963. On September 5, 1964, she married he...

Janet Sue Schmidt, 84, died October 5, 2026 at the Presbyterian Manor, Salina. Janet was born, April 15, 1942, in Concordia, KS to Russell and Dora (Lundblade) Fraser. She married Kenneth Schmidt on August 11, 1962, at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Salina. They were blessed with one daughter, Lee Ann. Janet worked for Southwestern Bell, which later became AT&T. When they located out of Salina, ...

Beatrice “Bea” Caroline (Schwan) Plott passed away peacefully on October 6, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Her life was filled with family, friendship, laughter and creativity, and a generous heart that found many ways to make a difference in the lives of others. Bea was born on May 19, 1936, in North Dakota to John and Theresa Schwann. She grew up on the family farm milking co...

Myrna Ann Stillings passed into heaven on October 1, 2026. She was born on August 15, 1940, in Edmonds County, South Dakota, to Bruce Emmett Ruby and Anne (Keisz) Ruby. She spent her youth in Ipswich South Dakota, where she attended high school and graduated with the class of 1959. As the oldest daughter, she spent much of her youth caring for her younger siblings while her mother worked. She woul...

Kay Lynne Swisher, 88, of Salina, KS, passed away on Monday, October 5, 2026. She was born on September 25, 1938, in Junction City, KS, to Francis A. and Lillian (Fischer) Schorling. Kay was raised in Salina and graduated from Salina High School in 1956. She was joined in marriage to John Lee Swisher on March 9, 1956. Kay worked in school food service for USD 305 for over 40 years. In her free ...

Dominic Robert Pietro, 7, of Salina, passed away Thursday, October 1, 2026. He was born December 13, 2018, in Salina, the son of Justin Pietro and Stephanie Steckline. He was attending Sunset Elementary. Dominic was preceded in death by his brother, Samuel “Sammy” James Michael Pietro, his paternal grandfather, Robert J. Pietro, and his maternal great- grandfather, Barry Lee Michael, and...

Lilli Anne Sims, 75, of Abilene, Kansas, passed away Friday, October 2nd, 2026. Lilli was born in Limon, Colorado on June 13, 1951, a daughter of Marjorie Irene (Berry) Fry and James Henry Franks. Survivors include her two sons, David Sims, of Abilene, Kansas and Melvin Sims (Elizabeth), of Dunn, North Carolina; her grandchildren, Connor, Brendon, Gracie, Andrew, Daniel, Dallas; and her great ...